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Objective of the funding programme

As Ireland’s forest cover stands at approximately 11.6%, one of the lowest in Europe, the purpose of this Pilot Scheme is to encourage the planting of native forests on state-owned former industrial cutaway peatlands, where appropriate. The scheme supports landowners of these former industrial cutover peatlands by covering the costs incurred in creating new non-commercial native woodlands.

Industrial cutaway peatlands are specifically excluded from general afforestation support schemes available to landowners. This Pilot Scheme is distinct from the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme because large areas of former industrial cutaway peatlands require special silvicultural techniques, longer operational timescales, environmental impact assessments, and ongoing management to successfully convert them into native woodlands—requirements not covered by existing schemes.

The scheme is limited to State bodies owning former industrial cutaway peatlands, with a maximum support ceiling of 500 hectares per annum.

Access general information on how to apply to this programme and learn about its funding opportunities.

For further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation, contact forestryinfo@agriculture.gov.ie.

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

100% co-financing rate.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Teagasc)

Further information

FAQs

Ireland

All Irish regions

Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodiesDisaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Water management, Biodiversity protection, Ecosystems restoration

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